Hospice Social Worker — Compassionate Care & Growth

Crossbridge Hospice, LLC; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & 1

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensing & Certification Renewal Reim

Paid Time Off

Floating Holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Supportive Team Environment

Mission-driven leadership

Opportunities to grow

Job summary

Crossbridge Hospice is seeking a Hospital Social Worker to support patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life care. The role emphasizes compassionate social work, care coordination, and resource navigation within an interdisciplinary team.

The candidate will advise families, assess needs, and connect them with community resources while upholding dignity and quality of life for patients. A CSWE-accredited MSW and active state license are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited school.
• Current Social Worker License in the state of practice.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Proficiency in clinical skills.
• Be available at all times during agency operating hours.
• Ability to exercise sound professional clinical judgment.
• Ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized care plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in personal computer use including email, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software.

Responsibilities

• Provide social casework as an entity, where appropriate, to individuals and families receiving nursing or other services from the Agency.
• Assess, when appropriate, a family’s financial situation and refer to financial assistance as indicated.
• Respond to referrals for casework by Agency staff or external professionals.
• Participate in IDG team conferences to identify social problems and plan interventions.
• Refer patients and families to community agencies with follow-up.
• Participate in case conferences with other agencies.
• Interpret social resources to staff and health services to agencies.
• Ensure use of the 4Ms (What Matters, Medications, Mentation, Mobility) and Age-Friendly Care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional judgment

Assessment & documentation

Computer skills

Driver's license

Availability during hours

Education

MSW

State licensure as Social Worker

Tools

EMR experience

Microsoft Office (email, word processing, spreadsheets)

Job description

Crossbridge Hospice is seeking a Hospital Social Worker to support patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life care. The role emphasizes compassionate social work, care coordination, and resource navigation within an interdisciplinary team.

The candidate will advise families, assess needs, and connect them with community resources while upholding dignity and quality of life for patients. A CSWE-accredited MSW and active state license are required.